Hospital Visit

Friday, May 16, we had a trip to the hospital with Russell.

Thankfully, we have some wonderful friends, Kit and Sally that adore Travis and Travis loves them.  They were able, and happy, to babysit at the last minute at 10:30 p.m. When I told Travis that he was going to see Uncle Kit and Aunt Sally, he said "k" and went to the front door. I had to explain that we weren't ready yet. :)

Russell was breathing really hard - we could see his ribs.  This was expected but not for a couple more weeks.  We talked to the pediatrician and he wanted a chest x-ray and possibly get him on medication. So, off we went to Children's Hospital. We saw about 4 doctors and got an x-ray. They didn't seem worried and gave us lasix, a diuretic, to give him once a day.  Somehow, it makes it easier for Russell to breathe.  We are also supposed to follow up with our cardiologist on Monday. The cardiologist we saw at the hospital is going to send a report to him so he knows what happened.

We were discharged at 3:30 a.m.

I've made it through the last two days without crying, that's progress. I talked to Kim about her brother-in-law and Russell.  She was positive and realistic at the same time. It was helpful to talk to her. I also made a care binder, that lists all the pertinent information about Russell.  Thanks to Becky for sending me supplies - it was just in time to take it to the hospital.